Quiz on Jesus and the Cross

What does the word "sacrifice" mean?

• Pretending to have a virtuous character.

• A Greek word for "self-emptiness".

• The act of giving up something that you want to keep in order to get or do something else or to help someone.

• Aramaic word for "Skull".

What is "kenosis"?

• Greek word for "assembly".

• The Roman procurator of Judea.

• Aramaic word for "Skull".

• A Greek word which means "self-emptiness".

What does "INRI" mean?

• "Assembly" or council

• "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"

• "Self-emptiness"

• "Skull"

Who was compelled by the Romans to carry the cross of Jesus?

• Pontius Pilate

• Sanhedrin

• Simon of Cyrene

• Jesus of Nazareth

Where are the 7 Last Words of Jesus recorded?

• In the Old Testament

• In the Synoptic Gospels

• In the Epistles

• In the Book of Revelation

What was Jesus' first statement from the cross?

• "It is finished."

• "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

• "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."

• "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."

According to the text, why did Jesus die?

• To show His power.

• Because of our human sinfulness and to empower us to overcome sin.

• To establish His kingdom on Earth.

• To punish humanity.

What is the cross a symbol of?

• Christ's power

• Christ's judgment

• Christ's saving love

• Christ's suffering

Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is the perfect sacrifice because:

• It was a public display of love.

• It brought salvation to humankind.

• It showed His obedience.

• It was witnessed by many.

What are we empowered to do by Jesus' love?

• To judge others.

• To avoid sin and to love everyone.

• To seek revenge.

• To become wealthy.